Irwin & Colton

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Irwin & Colton Oxford, Oxfordshire
Apr 10, 2026
Full time
Environment and Sustainability Advisor Oxford Hybrid with Site Travel Circa 45,000 - 55,000+ Car Allowance + Benefits Are you a passionate Environment professional looking to take the next step in their career and work on a range of Civil Engineering projects? Are you interested in joining a major principal contractor who are forward thinking and have won awards for their Environmental Practise? If the answer to the above is yes, then you may be interested in the Environment and Sustainability Advisor role I am currently recruiting for. The role is with one of the UK's leading Principal Contractors, who turnover Circa 1bn. The organisation has a track record of successful delivery of high-profile projects and the environmental agenda has always been core to their operations. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and growing Environment Team and further develop your career. Key Responsibilities of the Environment and Sustainability Advisor will Include: Ensuring the delivery of the environmental policy, and compliance with legislation and regulations. Attend site-wide surveys / screening surveys: collecting data to establish a baseline condition on environmental issues for a site or area of consideration Conducting site visits and audits, constantly scanning for opportunities to drive improvements and deliver training where required Acting as the main point of contact for the environmental sustainability program with key stakeholders including clients, contractors, and regulators. The Successful Environment and Sustainability Advisor Requires: Demonstrable environmental experience, ideally within the construction, utilities, infrastructure, civil engineering, or a related sector Ideally professional membership with a recognised environmental body (IEMA, CIEEM, CIWM) Experience in environmental assessment and impact management (e.g. BREEAM, or ISO 14001) Excellent communication skills with proven experience engaging with a wide range of stakeholders The role will involve the communication of ideas throughout the organisation, the ability to liaise with a broad range of stakeholders is essential. This is an exciting opportunity to join a leader, in their sector, and effect real change through forward thinking schemes. The position will include travel, therefore a UK drivers' licence is essential. For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your next career move, contact Jessica Rowe on or (phone number removed). Irwin & Colton are a specialist Environment, Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the Southeast of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the Environment, health and safety industry from Environment, Health and Safety Senior Advisor, Health and safety Director through to Environment, Health and Safety Advisor positions. Irwin & Colton Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website (url removed) .
Irwin & Colton Portsmouth, Hampshire
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Health and Safety Manager Hampshire Circa 65,000 + Car Allowance and Excellent Benefits Irwin and Colton has been engaged by a high-profile civil engineering contractor to recruit their new Health and Safety Manager. The role is focused on helping to ensure the safe delivery of major, long term utility contracts across the Hampshire area. This organisation have an excellent track record of health and safety and this role is critical to it's continued success. Responsibilities of the Health and Safety Manager will include: Implementing health and safety policies and procedures on site, ensuring compliance and keeping updated with key changes to legislation Visiting site and engaging with advisors, ensuring responsibilities are clear and answering technical Health and Safety related enquires Conducting audits, inspections, and accident investigations. Constantly seeking areas for improvement and development in health and safety performance Engaging with the client and other external stakeholders, acting as a key point of contact The successful Health and Safety Manager candidate will have: Proven experience in a similar role ideally within civil engineering or utilities A NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities A strong technical knowledge across relevant health and safety legislation, compliance and regulations A UK Driver's license is essential. Contact Leon Robinson on or (phone number removed). Job Ref: LR4533 Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company based in the Southeast of England, recruiting across the UK. We recruit all roles in the health and safety industry from Health and Safety Manager, Health and safety Director through to Health and Safety Advisor positions. Irwin and Colton Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website, (url removed).
Irwin & Colton Hook Norton, Oxfordshire
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Health, Safety and Environment Manager Banbury with multi-site travel 55,000 - 60,000 + 5,000 Car Allowance Are you ready to take a hands-on leadership role with one of the UK's fastest-growing sustainable energy businesses? This organisation delivers complex waste and environmental services projects across the UK, with operational, under-construction, and developing sites. Backed by an experienced team and major investor, they're building innovative systems to safely recover, process, and distribute renewable gas from organic and industrial waste streams. As Health, Safety and Environment Manager, you'll be supporting operational and engineering teams, ensuring compliance, driving improvement, and helping the business grow safely. This is a hands-on environment where common sense, clear communication, and sound judgement are valued. Someone who can navigate overlapping regulatory requirements and make considered, safe decisions will thrive here. Responsibilities of the Health, Safety and Environment Manager will include: Implementing HSE strategy across sites, supporting operational and engineering teams Maintaining compliance through audits, inspections, and incident investigations, embedding lessons learned Championing a practical, proactive safety culture through engagement, training, and collaboration Analysing HSE data and performance to identify trends, prevent risks, and improve processes The successful Health, Safety and Environment Manager will have: Proven experience in a health and safety role within a process-driven or high-risk environment (e.g. energy, utilities, manufacturing, waste, or chemicals) A pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to interpret overlapping regulatory requirements A solid technical knowledge of gas and process safety, including working with pressure systems NEBOSH General (or equivalent level 3 qualification) This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leader in their field. For further details and to apply please contact Scott Whyte on or (phone number removed). Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the South East of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the health and safety industry from Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director through to Health and Safety Advisor positions. Irwin and Colton Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website (url removed). Irwin and Colton is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
Irwin & Colton
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Head of Health and Safety Salary: circa 100,000 plus benefits Location: Southeast London Are you passionate about creating safe, compliant, and thriving environments across complex developments? Do you have the leadership qualities to embed a proactive safety culture in a dynamic, large-scale estate? We're supporting a major residential and commercial development in London's southeast region to appoint a Head of Health and Safety. This role involves overseeing all health, safety, and building safety across site operations and estate management. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to develop and refine safety policies, ensuring compliance with legislation and fostering a culture of safety excellence, whilst reporting to the Head of Construction. The key responsibilities include: Leading on all health and safety strategies across the organisation, reducing risks, and driving continuous improvements. Leading on all building-safety requirements, as the organisation's accountable person, focusing on remediation delivery and working closely with an external consultancy for BSC submissions and responses/outcomes. Managing external consultants, audits, and inspections to uphold high safety standards. Providing expert advice on legislation compliance, risk management, and safety systems integration. Championing a safety-first mindset through training, engagement, and leadership across all teams. The ideal candidate will have: NEBOSH diploma or equivalent, with membership of IOSH or IIRSM (CIOB Level 6 is desirable) Extensive experience working within large-scale, multi-site environments, within residential real estate / property management. Strong knowledge of the Building Safety Act and first-hand experience managing HRBs. Strong understanding of HSE legislation, CDM regulations, and risk management strategies. Proven leadership skills, with the ability to influence and coach at all levels of an organisation. This role is site-based 4 days per week minimum (non-negotiable) This role is a solo role, with no H&S team to start Take the next step in your career and lead safety efforts in a pioneering development project. For more information or to apply please contact Matthew Cathcart on or (phone number removed). Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the South East of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the health and safety industry from Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director through to Health and Safety Advisor positions. Irwin and Colton Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website (url removed). Irwin and Colton is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
Irwin & Colton
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
Graduate Recruitment Consultant (Health, Safety & Sustainability) Rickmansworth Circa 26,500 Ready to start your recruitment career and make a real difference along the way? At Irwin & Colton, we combine great rewards, real purpose, and a supportive, social team environment to help you grow fast and thrive. Who we are We're the specialist recruitment consultancy for Health, Safety and Sustainability professionals. The work we do matters. When we connect great people with great organisations, we help create safer, more sustainable workplaces across the world. Our clients include leading global brands, and the people we place are often those driving positive change - from improving wellbeing at work to advancing corporate sustainability. Finding those rare individuals with the perfect blend of technical expertise, soft skills, and passion takes insight, skill and intuition. That's where you come in. The role We're growing quickly, and we're looking for a driven, curious and ambitious graduate to join our team. You'll learn the full recruitment process, from finding top talent to building lasting client relationships. You will: Complete our structured, proven training programme Learn how to manage the full recruitment cycle, end-to-end Use best-in-class technology, including Bullhorn, Broadbean and LinkedIn Professional Build and nurture relationships with clients and candidates Work alongside experienced consultants and directors who'll support your development every step of the way This is a people-focused, fast-paced, and highly rewarding role - ideal for someone who enjoys a challenge and wants to see real results from their efforts. What we're looking for We value attitude over experience. You'll be the kind of person who is: Tenacious, organised and proactive A strong communicator who loves solving problems Keen to learn and open to feedback Degree-educated (or equivalent vocational qualification) Sales experience is a plus, but not essential If you bring energy, curiosity and commitment, we'll teach you the rest. Rewards and perks We believe success should be celebrated. Alongside your base salary, you'll earn uncapped commission from day one. Graduate Consultants hitting target typically earn an extra 6,000+ in year one. You'll also enjoy: Michelin-star meals and team nights out for hitting targets One month fully paid leave after five years' service Annual trips abroad and regular team events (past adventures include the races at Ascot, speedboats on the Thames, and tickets to Lords and Twickenham) Fundraising trips - previous trips include Mt Teide in Spain and Mt Olympus in Greece Weekly group training sessions, external courses, and access to our industry-leading training platform 25 days' holiday plus a volunteer day with our sustainability charity partners Clear, transparent career progression within a rapidly growing company Our team and culture We're a close-knit, supportive team based in Rickmansworth Town Centre, just five minutes from the station (Metropolitan and Chiltern lines). Our backgrounds range from sales and sustainability to retail and recruitment, and we all share a drive to learn and succeed together. We're serious about growth, but we also like to have fun. Expect regular socials, lunchtime runs, charity initiatives, and plenty of opportunities to celebrate wins as a team. How we'll support you You'll work closely with the Directors of the business, both of whom bring over a decade of experience in recruitment and the wider safety and sustainability field. You'll always have someone to learn from, collaborate with, and bounce ideas off. We'll set personalised development goals to help you progress quickly, supported by technology, training, and real-world expertise. And if you'd like a taste of what we're about, check out our Safety Bytes video series, watched by over 10,000 regular viewers worldwide. Ready to build a career with real impact? Get in touch today. Call Kirstie Putman on (phone number removed) or Email